Dell XPS 8700 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 to EVGA GeForce GTX 750Ti 2 GB GDDR5 question

prbg13 · Feb 1, 2015

I have this Dell xps and I have heard that upgrading the GTX 745 to the FTX 750ti 2gb is just amazing and can be done on the stock power supply. I am looking advice on whether to get the EVGA GeForce GTX 750Ti 2 GB GDDR5 SC, FTW or the simple card. I would like the best one I can get out of the three with the simplest install. I am not super computer savy.
Please advise good sirs!

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-750Ti-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B00IDG3IDO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422833810&sr=8-1&keywords=gtx+750+ti&pebp=1422833812166&peasin=B00IDG3IDO

clutchc · Feb 1, 2015

Unless you can list the nameplate ratings for the +12V rail of your PSU, I'd suggest sticking to one of the GTX 750 Ti that do not require a 6 pin connector. The FTW cards do require a 6 pin PCIe cable. The card you linked to would be a good choice.
This PNY is the fastest of the GTX 750 Ti that does not use a 6 pin: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G28N5458&cm_re=pny_gtx_750_ti-_-14-133-530-_-Product
I have built with both cards.

prbg13 · Feb 2, 2015

So you think the evga sc card or the one you linked me is just fine? Is it even worth the upgrade over what I have stock? I am wondering if this pc was even worth the 999.99 I paid for it. Is that card enough of an upgrade to run games on high? Or is there a better option with my stock 460 watt power supply. Just looking for the best card I can get without changing much. I can still return this pc if going another route might be a better option. I appreciate your feedback.

clutchc · Feb 2, 2015

Here's the difference between the GTX 750 Ti and the GTX 745: http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-750-Ti-vs-Nvidia-GTX-745-OEM/2187vs2638
The GTX 750 Ti can do high-ish settings at 1080p resolution with decent frame rates. If your monitor is 720p or lower, it will do even better. But of course, it depends on the games. http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1130
If you can tell me the nameplate ratings of your PSU, I might be able to recommend the fastest card for your machine. But it all depends on the +12V rail of the PSU.

I never recommend Dell pre-builts as a gaming solution.

prbg13 · Feb 2, 2015

clutchc :

Here's the difference between the GTX 750 Ti and the GTX 745: http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-750-Ti-vs-Nvidia-GTX-745-OEM/2187vs2638
The GTX 750 Ti can do high-ish settings at 1080p resolution with decent frame rates. If your monitor is 720p or lower, it will do even better. But of course, it depends on the games. http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1130
If you can tell me the nameplate ratings of your PSU, I might be able to recommend the fastest card for your machine. But it all depends on the +12V rail of the PSU.

I never recommend Dell pre-builts as a gaming solution.

prbg13 · Feb 2, 2015

clutchc :

Here's the difference between the GTX 750 Ti and the GTX 745: http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-750-Ti-vs-Nvidia-GTX-745-OEM/2187vs2638
The GTX 750 Ti can do high-ish settings at 1080p resolution with decent frame rates. If your monitor is 720p or lower, it will do even better. But of course, it depends on the games. http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1130
If you can tell me the nameplate ratings of your PSU, I might be able to recommend the fastest card for your machine. But it all depends on the +12V rail of the PSU.

I never recommend Dell pre-builts as a gaming solution.

prbg13 · Feb 2, 2015

This is how my PSU reads:
12.-va-18.0a
12.-vb-16.0a
12.0vc-8.0a
12.0v.3a
+5.0vaux 3.0a

385 total plus 142= 460 watt max

Thanks for the help. Would love to know what the best card I can put in is

clutchc · Feb 2, 2015

prbg13 :

I think you copied something wrong. That makes no sense. The first 2 ratings may be the +12V rails; A and B. They seem to be 18A and 16A. Maybe you can take a photo of the nameplate and post it here.
But if I am to assume the +12V rails are 18A and 16A, it is not a real 460W PSU. That puts is more in the 300W class. If so, the GTX 750 Ti is about the most you can use.

Tseg · May 12, 2015

I put an Asus GTX 750ti OC in my XPS 8500 and another in my son's XPS 8700 - 6 pin to the 460W PSU, 6 months ago. It works flawlessly in both machines.

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